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UNITED STATES l PATENT `ErrcE..V

WILLIAM S. HAMM, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

LANTERN.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 636,137, dated October 31, 1899.

Application iiled August 1, 1899. Serial No. 725,781. (No model.)

To all whom t may concern.:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM S. HAMM, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvementsin Lanterns, of which thefollowing is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings and to the numerals of reference marked thereon.

My invention relates to a frame or globeguard for a hand-lantern used lnore particularly in railroad service, and has for its objects to simplify, cheapen, strengthemand render more durable such frames or guards. Under my invention, which' contemplates an integral structure, greatly-increased strength and rigidity are obtained, giving to the frame or guard the capability of standing damaging force or shock, so that blows or rough usage to which it is subjected are not liable to break, bend, or weaken its ribs. No solder being used, there is no danger of the frame or guard becoming loose or shaky by the melting or wearing away of the holding medium. Guards for lanterns of this class have been made with iiat or round vertical ribs or wires with horizontal rings attached thereto by passing them through the iiat ribs Yor notching, interlock-A ing, orinterweaving them therewith, and such modes of attachment have in some cases been supplemented by the use of solder or other holding medium. The sheet-metal ribs used heretofore have been mad e by stamping or cut# ting them out separately in the proper form.

In carrying out my invention I employ plate or sheet steel and spin up and stamp out entire sections of the frame, the ribs, both vertical and horizontal, being integral and preferably channeled, so as to increase their strength. An integral section or structure lthus made of sheet-steel has been found to be cheaper and its manufacture to involve less labor than a wire or combined wire and rolled-steel fralne however the. ribs are connected, and that the structure so formed is handsomer and susceptible of a ner and better finish.v The entire frame, made in integral sections in accordance with my invention, is dipped in melted tin, the molten metal entering all the crevices and cavities, adding to the strength as well as givinga handsome appearance to the frame.

In addition to the novel constructions above alluded to the hoop or band forming the support for the globe and the oil-pot is formed with or attached to the frame in a manner affording great strength to the structure. The several improvements embodied in my invention will be hereinafter more particularly described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l represents a vertical elevation of a lantern guard and kbody constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 shows in section the parts constituting the guard and base detached. Fig. 3 shows in elevation and section a modification of the guard and base and also the manner of forming integrally with a section of the guard and the base the hoop or band. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show detached details of the invention, as hereinafter described.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.

1 is the top of the lantern, the lower ring 2 of which is hinged to the upper or top ring 3 of the frame in the usual manner.

4 is the hoop or band forming the support for the oil-pot and globe.

The frame or guard and base are made in three sections 5 6 7, as shown in Fig. 2, the upper section 5 being that which carries the top of the lantern, the intermediate section G being connected to the upper one, as shown more particularly in Fig. 5, and the lower or base section' 7 with the section 6, as seen in Figs. 1 and 3, the latter ligure showing a modiied form of connection hereinafter described.

Each section of the frame is spun up and cut out by dies under a method forming no part of the present invention, and the ribs, both vertical and horizontal, are given a channeled formation, imparting to them great strength and rigidity and enabling them to stand the shocks to which lanterns of this class are commonly subjected.

In Fig. 2 the upper section 5 is provided at its bottom with a straight flanged ring 8, while the upper portion of the section 6 is given a rounded form or part bead 9, and, as indicated in Fig. 3, the straight flange 8 is spun over the portion 9, making a strong and durable joint.

Under the form of the invention shown in ICO Figs. 1 and 2 the hoop 4 is not integral with the frame, but attached thereto in the circular opening at the union of the sections 6 and 7, which are joined by turning over the flange 11 upon the annular seat of the section 6. (See Fig. 6.) In Fig. 3 the hoop 4 is in two parts, the upper one integral with the section 6 of the frame, while the lower portion of the hoop forms a part of the lower or base sect-ion 7, the connection of the two parts of the hoop being by means of rivets or other devices passing through the meeting flanges or surfaces. In the said ligure the sections 6 and 7 are further connected by triangular-shaped interlocking lugs 12 and 13, the lugs 12 being integral with the section G, while the lugs 13 form a part of the lower section or base 7.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, it will be seen that the upper section 5 is provided with semicircular brackets 14, each integral with one of the vertical ribs of the frame and with the upper ring thereof. The central opening in one of these semicircular brackets permits of the insertion of the hinge of the cap, a portion of the upper ring being made cylindrical, as shown at 15, Fig. 2, to allow a hinge to turn thereon, the hinge being inclosed within the space or opening 1G, while the operation of the catch for holding the lantern-cap in place is provided for in the space or opening 17 opposite the hinge.

As shown in Fig. 1, the top ring, in the operation of stamping it out, is provided with extensions or ears 1S, which on being turned outwardly form the bail-supports, as represented in Fig. 5, while in Figs. 3 and el provision is made for the attachment of the bail in the rings 19, stamped out and formed integrally with two of the opposite ribs of the frame.

The lower or base ring is provided with feet 20, which resting upon the car or elsewhere keep the lantern from slipping.

I do not confine myself to a lantern body or guard spun up and cut out in independent sections, although my invention preferably contemplates a sectional formation, the number of sections being as hereinabove mentioned. The invention is susceptible of various changes of minor character without departing from its main feature, which consists in forming the lantern body or guard of sheet metal spun up and stamped out, preferably in sections for convenience of manufacture. Neither do I confine myself to the channeling of the ribs of the frame, although such channeling greatly adds to its strength.

Having described my invention, I claim- 1. As an improvement in lanterns, a globeguard or frame made of integral section united by flanges, substantially as set forth.

2. As an improvement in lanterns, a globeguard or frame comprising ribbed-sheet-metal sections, combined with a globe and oil-pot support integral with sections of the guard, substantially as set forth.

3. As an improvement in lanterns, a globeguard or frame comprising integral sheetmetal channeled ribbed sections united together and combined with a globe and oil-pot support, substantially as set forth.

4. As an improvement in lanterns, a globeguard or frame made of ribbed sheet metal and having bailsupporting ears integral therewith and turned outwardly therefrom, substantially as set forth.

5. Inalantern,aglobeguard or frame made of separate integral sections having vertical and horizontal ribs, eyes for the bail being integral with vert-ical ribs of the frame, substantially as set forth.

6. As an improvement in lanterns, a globeguard or frame formed of integral ribbed sections united by flanges, substantially as set forth.

7. As an improvement in lanterns, a globeguard or frame formed of ribbed sections united by flanges, combined with a globe and oil-pot support, substantially as set forth.

8. In alantern, aglobe-guard or frame made of separate integral sections having vertical and horizontal ribs, substantially as set forth.

9. As an improvement in a globe-guard or frame for a lantern, an integral ribbed section having bail-supports formed therewith, substantially as set forth.

10. As animprovementinlanterns,aglobe guard or frame made of integral ribbed sections, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I herewith set my hand.

VILLIAM S. HAMM.

Witnesses:

GEO. LEwIs WALTER, WM. H. HUToHINsoN.

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